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Objective Recruitment: Navigating the Bias Minefield
Recruitment is a critical function for any organisation. Finding the right talent ensures growth, innovation, and success. However,...

James Shimmen
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Resilience Matters
Resilience is seen as our ability to cope in long term stressful environments or situations. Our ability to bounce back from...

Miriam Luke
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Improving diversity with objective data
People are unique. Diversity is important. This is not a new phenomenon. However, recent and ongoing research shows how important...

Abigail Clayton
Feb 14, 20242 min read


800% - That’s a big number!
https://lnkd.in/dVhZuJBB Business leaders are well aware of how hard it is to recruit new talent and it is only getting harder – so why...

Elise Cope
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Why the Emeritus Scheme Is a Great Example of the Motivation-Hygiene Theory in Action
Listening to Radio 4 yesterday morning, it was great to hear about the NHS piloting new ways of working by implementing the Emeritus...

Abigail Clayton
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Fostering a positive business culture this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, our hearts are filled with the warmth and joy that Christmas brings. Beyond the glittering lights and...
abigailfrance22
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Navigating Neurodiversity: embracing a new approach in talent assessment
Picture the excitement of the hiring scene where candidates openly share their unique experiences, shining a light on the incredible...
abigailfrance22
Dec 13, 20232 min read


The Work-From-Home Dilemma: Embracing Change in the New Normal
The professional world is at a crossroads with the work-from-home debate stirring up conversations and sparking different opinions. The...
abigailfrance22
Dec 6, 20233 min read


From Purpose to Performance: Motivating Your Team
In today's business world, where success is often measured by financial metrics and market share, it's easy to lose sight of the...
abigailfrance22
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Embracing the Power of Introverts: a strength-based perspective
In a world that often seems to reward the loudest voices, Susan Cain's groundbreaking book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World...
abigailfrance22
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Assessment: A Whistle-stop Tour
In the dynamic landscape of today’s professional world, critical thinking is a prized skill that sets individuals apart. Whether you’re a...
abigailfrance22
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Day two of the CIPD annual conference
We were delighted to kick things off with such a strong start yesterday, connecting HR and L&D professionals, sharing insights, and...
abigailfrance22
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Join us at the CIPD annual conference!
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that we will be attending the annual CIPD conference in Manchester on the 8th and 9th of...
abigailfrance22
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Unleashing The Potential of Teams
As we eagerly follow the Rugby World Cup in Paris, it’s not just about the thrilling sportsmanship; it’s also a lesson in the incredible...
abigailfrance22
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Why emotional intelligence matters in leadership
In successful leadership, there’s a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed: emotional intelligence (or EQ). It’s not about your IQ or the...
abigailfrance22
Oct 17, 20234 min read


Taking a strength based approach to recruitment
Recruiting high performers into role is much more difficult than it appears at first. The true cost of the wrong hire is not just...

Abigail Clayton
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Celebrity Leadership - what happens when strengths are overplayed.
In the media driven world that we live in many leaders are in the spotlight, displaying the characteristics that we associate with great...

Elise Cope
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Precision Development - Part Two
In our previous blog post we explored the ‘what’ and the ‘who’ to develop (https://www.gfbgroup.com/post/precision-development-part-one )...

Elise Cope
Aug 9, 20236 min read


Precision development - Part One
As the major implications of the pandemic finally ease off, organisations are starting to cautiously breathe again. However, now more...

Elise Cope
Aug 3, 20234 min read


Power of Data - Recruitment is more than Role Play
Finding individuals with the right drive, motivation, values, ability and skills to help your organisation succeed is a complicated...

Elise Cope
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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